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RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
- Tried those foam inserts too - found them on sale, so figured why not. - They definitely cut down on the worst clogs, but yeah, still gotta pull out the gunk a couple times a year. - My main gripe: squirrels seem t...
RE: Confused about insurance deductibles for storm damage
- That percentage deductible thing is sneaky. - same here, and it’s wild how much more it can be if you ever need to use it. - Upgraded to Class 4s too, but yeah, the “savings” are barely enough for a coffee run. Kind o...
RE: Avoiding Commercial Project Underbids
- Totally get the peace of mind thing - sometimes I just want to use what I know won’t fall apart on me in five years. - That said, I keep eyeing those recycled panels because the price is tempting. My wallet says “yes,”...
RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic - Malarkey worth it?
- Looking at Malarkey too since the hail here wrecks roofs every few years, but I’m worried about cost vs. payoff. - My attic’s got maybe R-19 insulation - probably not enough, but I can’t afford to do everything at on...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
- Totally get the slip factor - synthetic’s a nightmare when it’s wet or frosty. - I went with felt last time just because it was cheaper, but I swear it was easier to walk on too. - The downside: it didn’t hold up a...